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Beat the Texas Heat: Crucial Water Safety Tips for Summer 2026

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterAccording to the 2026 Farmers’ Almanac, Texas is predicted to have plenty of rain followed by above-normal temperatures. So far, the “plenty of rain” part is coming true. However, this is Texas and it’s a safe bet that the high temperatures are also on the way.
Courtesy Texas State Historical Association

Courtesy Texas State Historical Association

The Ghost Town Beneath the Bay

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterThe story of Indianola, Texas, is a sad one – from a prosperous port in 1875 to a ghost town today – its demise can be blamed on Mother Nature.Indianola’s history is indeed a colorful one, to say the least.
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Stock image for illustration purposes only

What is a Data Center?

Murray Montgomery
Friday, May 29, 2026
By Murray Montgomery   -   Staff WriterWe hear more and more talk about data centers these days. Many folks, myself included, don’t have the slightest idea about what they are, and why so many people don’t want them in their communities.
Photo courtesy of The San Jacinto Battleground Association

Photo courtesy of The San Jacinto Battleground Association

The Battle of San Jacinto

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff Writer Tuesday, April 21, will mark the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto - because of the eventual consequences of this victory, the battle is considered one of the most important in world history.
Photo courtesy of Texas State Historical Association

Photo courtesy of Texas State Historical Association

The Alamo Hero's Son: A Life of Promise and Scandal

Murray Montgomery
Saturday, April 4, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterAlthough I have written about Texas history for many years, there are times when I come across stories about people that I had heard of in the past, but never really followed up on how their lives turned out.
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contributed photo

Hope within the empty tomb

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
In Hallettsville this weekend, spring will be more than just the bright sunshine, it will echo with hymns, prayers, and the shared joy of Easter, as Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This image was taken in 2024 on CR 198 (Brown School Road) in Lavaca County. Photo by Murray Montgomery

This image was taken in 2024 on CR 198 (Brown School Road) in Lavaca County. Photo by Murray Montgomery

Drought Dampens 2026 Texas Wildflower Outlook

Murray Montgomery
Friday, March 13, 2026
By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff WriterSpring in South-Central Texas brings a colorful display of wildflowers, though the 2026 season is proving varied and somewhat patchy due to dry fall conditions, uneven rainfall, and ongoing drought in parts of the region.
Photo courtesy of Montgomery Collection

Photo courtesy of Montgomery Collection

Sam Houston's trusted friend was born a slave

Murray Montgomery
Friday, February 27, 2026
By Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterBefore he passed away, my uncle, Carl Montgomery, left me a collection of old photographs that had been taken before 1900 by various photographers in and around Austin, Texas.
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